To correct the exposure, decrease the shutter speed on the finder’s Shutter Speed Dial
or use a larger aperture.
Exposure Compensation
Since the finder measures light though the lens (TTL), exposure compensation when using filters,
extension rings, a bellows, etc. is unnecessary.
Exposure Compensation for Special Photographic Situations
When photographing under the following conditions, it may be necessary to adjust the indicated exposure,
as follows:
For strongly backlit subjects outdoors, adjust the indicated exposure by +1 stop.
To photograph a person indoors seated in front of a brightly lit window, adjust the indicated
exposure by +2 stops.
To compensate for bright interior lights, adjust the indicated exposure by +1 to +2 stops.
When copying white documents, adjust the indicated exposure by +2 stops.
When photographing a brightly lit subject against a dark background, adjust the indicated
exposure by -1 to -2 stops.
When photographing extremely dark subjects, adjust the indicated exposure by -1 stop.
CAUTIONS
Always adjust the shutter speed using the finder’s Shutter Speed Dial and not the camera’s
Shutter Speed Dial.
For Bulb (B) exposures, set the camera’s Shutter Speed Dial to its ‘B’ setting. The finder is not
electronically coupled to the camera at this setting.
Keep the electrical contacts of both the finder and the camera free of dirt and grease.
When storing the camera, set the camera’s Shutter Speed Dial to any setting other than its
Concentric Circle position. This will electrically isolate the camera and finder.
When the finder is removed from the camera body, always set the camera’s Shutter Speed Dial
to any setting other than its Concentric Circle position.
o If the shutter is released with the finder off the camera and the camera’s Shutter Speed
Dial set to its Concentric Circle position, the shutter will lock in the open position and the
battery may become exhausted.
When using extension rings, attach the extension ring to the lens, attach the lens and ring
assembly to the camera body, and then verify that the finder’s Meter Coupler has engaged the
camera’s Meter Coupling Pin.
To prevent extraneous light from entering the finder and affecting the exposure, keep your eye
close the finder’s Eyecup when photographing.
Diopter Correction Lenses
The viewfinder is factory set for people with average eyesight.
If you are farsighted or nearsighted, and do not want to wear corrective lenses when photographing,
install a Diopter Correction Lens on the finder.